Volume Iv /Issue 6 November/December 2006

VOLUME IV /ISSUE 6 NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2006

On the Steady As She Goes ...... 4 Cover... The Basin Project is not Pigs At Sea ...... 6 only moving ahead on course but is shaping up to be esthetically a thing Bay Week & Beyond ...... 10 of beauty of which we can all be proud. Monsters of Lac Evans ...... 18 Officers Commodore James Means ...... 833-4358 Rats ...... 20 [email protected] Vice Commodore John Murosky .. 456-7797 [email protected] Election Candidates ...... 25 Rear Commodore David Arthurs .. 455-3935 [email protected] Weeeeeee There Goes Judy ...... 8 Fleet Captain David Amatangelo .. 452-0010 [email protected] EYC Sailor’s Circumnavigation ...... 12 Directors P/C Richard Vicary ...... 456-6813 Blub, Blub ... Blub! ...... 16 [email protected] Edward Schuler ...... 434-4724 Dover Days 2006 Big Success ...... 34 [email protected] Richard Nagle ...... 474-2934 [email protected] LOG Analysis ...... 36 Bob McGee ...... 838-6551 CONTENTS CONTENTS CONTENTS CONTENTS CONTENTS [email protected] Gerry Urbaniak ...... 454-4456 [email protected] Bradley Enterline...... 453-5004 [email protected] Sam “Rusty” Miller ...... 725-5331 From the Bridge [email protected] Commodore Jim Means Log Staff P/C John Ashby...... 455-2757 [email protected] Irene Boyles ...... 899-6606 They told me that the next four years would I’d be remiss if I didn’t pass on my thanks [email protected] fly by, of course I didn’t believe them. But it to those of you who so ably aided in the Jan Stachelek...... 459-6991 seems just like three days ago we were paving accomplishments of these goals, and those of [email protected] the parking lot for “J” & “K” docks, like two you who unselfishly donated time, money and Sandy Will ...... 833-0303 days ago we were moving the Grill Room expertise to so many of the projects here at [email protected] storage to the basement in preparation of the the Club. You are far too many to personally Judy Emling ...... 833-3293 Grill Room renovation and yesterday that we name in this short discourse. Let it suffice to [email protected] started on the Basin renovation, so you see how say that you have my undying gratitude. Toni Sample ...... 864/998-9935 fast time flies when you’re having fun. Anybody [email protected] who has the inkling or time and desire to serve Thank You for allowing me to serve, the Club in any capacity should join in the fun. Jim Alex Webster ...... 323-3954 [email protected] P/C Pat Geary ...... 459-7777 Directory [email protected] Club House ...... 453-4931 Club House Fax ...... 453-6182 Jill Robertson ...... 833-0836 [email protected] Fuel Dock/Guard House..... 456-9914 Canoe House ...... 453-6368 Kitty Ferrari ...... 838-3933 EYC Web: www.erieyachtclub.org E-mail: [email protected] [email protected] EYC Catering: Elizabeth Quinn 453-4931 or [email protected] Doris Veihdeffer ...... 452-4448 Mailing address: P.O. Box 648 • Erie, PA 16512 [email protected] Dave Heitzenrater ...... 449-5126 Created, Designed & Published by J.G. Ashby Advertising, Inc. [email protected] Neil Milligan ...... 734-4652 3 [email protected] Take a stroll along the new walkway on the beautifully landscaped north wall and you’ll get a taste of what’s to come when the entire project is completed.

As the work crew’s designated fork lift driver, I can tell you first hand that the Club’s new fork lift is working out very well in getting the job done on the Basin Project.

Member volunteers assembled these 9’ X 20’ floating dock bases and are seen here launching a section.

I would like to thank our members and friends water over by the canoe house waiting final fit up of We have purchased a new 50 ton Marine Travelift for their courteous patience during our basin the outboard motor. that will arrive next spring. Specifications of the new renovation which is extended from the entire By the time this article goes to print, members lift are located on the bulletin board in the main basin reconstruction oversight committee. The should see that the “A” dock bulkhead repair has lobby. This lift will be taller and longer and is capable responsibility is enormous but I can assure you that begun. We will only be repairing the bulkhead which of expanding the width at a future date should we we will do our best to meet this challenge. will be done well before spring and the new docks in proceed with a new lift well. No plans are in effect As the boats are hauled, we are preparing for the that area will follow in the fall of 2007. at this time. installation of the new floating docks located on the Many members have given good compliments on Hopefully we should be well under way with the north wall extending from the lighthouse towards the landscaping of the north wall. Large baseball dock installation by the time you receive this LOG the west to the channel entrance! size gravel has been installed along with several issue. Thank you once again for your continued P/C Gib Loesel and fellow member Bill “Biff” Maasz decorative pilings and various sea grasses and support! Hundreds of “ floats “ for the new floating docks are shown here have helped tremendously with the assembly barge plants. There will be more flowers planted in the stockpiled as the member volunteers assemble the dock sections. that will help us line up the finger piers to the main spring before opening day. catwalk of the floating docks. This barge is in the

This is our custom designed “dock assembly barge” which will aid in the alignment of our Wow! What beautiful landscaping we now have running from the new floating docks and catwalks. entrance to the lighthouse on the north wall. The large baseball sized architectural gravel adds just the right touch so please do not try to make any “big splashes” in the bay with them.

Floating dock frames have been delivered by the hundreds and stored temporally on the west wall ready to be utilized by the Club volunteers in assembling the floating docks. Take a stroll along the new walkway on the beautifully landscaped north wall and you’ll get a taste of what’s to come when the entire project is completed.

As the work crew’s designated fork lift driver, I can tell you first hand that the Club’s new fork lift is working out very well in getting the job done on the Basin Project.

Member volunteers assembled these 9’ X 20’ floating dock bases and are seen here launching a section.

Floating dock frames have been delivered by the hundreds and stored temporally on the west wall ready to be utilized by the Club volunteers in assembling the floating docks. These fascinating ships were designed specifically to handle the waters of Lake Erie, nicknamed “Pig Boats”, they were said to be “unsinkable”. Not so.

Long-time Erie Yacht Club members will recall leum trade. Regardless of hull design, however, assuming that it was an ocean-going subma- the era of commercial shipping activity at the petroleum delivery ships could always be rine. In reality it was the last of the original Cascade Docks east of the Club. The former site distinguished by their deck configura- whaleback ships. In the 1940s, the S.S. Meteor of today’s up-scale Niagara Pointe housing tions. None of them carried the prototypical (launched as the Frank Rockefeller, renamed development, dockside condominiums and self-unloading booms that most bulk ships South Park in 1927 and then Meteor) was luxury marina complex, was literally buzzing carried for lifting iron ore, coal and other bulk rescued from a Detroit River scrap yard after with maritime activity just a few decades ago, materials up and out of their holds. Instead it foundered in Lake Michigan, was reconfig- and EYC member Gordy Gebhardt’s family the petroleum carriers sported a mystifying ured and put into the bulk petroleum delivery was at the root of it. During Erie’s early history array of piping and other plumbing hardware business. She was the last of a distinguished the Gebhardt’s were coal suppliers, providing on deck. The hoses, nozzles and fittings were fleet of ships that had once been touted as un- heating and fuel needs for the community. designed to connect to on-shore pipelines so sinkable: the only surviving McDougall whale- During the early 1900s when petroleum prod- that bulk liquid products could be pumped back. When the Meteor departed Erie for the ucts began to replace coal and automobiles ashore. last time in 1969, Great Lakes historians as- were rapidly emerging, the Gebhardts shift- There was one commercial petroleum sumed that an important chapter in maritime ed their business toward gasoline distribu- delivery ship, however, that was so unique history had finally come to an ignominious tion. Taking up residence on the bluffs over- in profile and hull design that it caused conclusion. looking the Cascade Docks, the Gebhardts’ consternation every time it entered the Captain Alexander McDougall was an in- United Oil Manufacturing Company began to harbor. People would always point and trepid engineer and shipyard designer whose receive shiploads of petroleum products which stare at the Meteor when it arrived often family immigrated to Canada in 1854 when he they stored in huge above-ground tanks, pumped was nine years old. A typical Scotsman, Mc- into tanker trucks and delivered to regional Dougall was a born mechanic and designer, retailers. Thanks to the United Manufacturing obsessed by technology and process improve- petroleum distribution business at Third and ment. He began his career as Great Lakes Cascade Streets, a parade of unique commer- sailor earning masters papers at age twenty- cial ships began visiting Presque Isle Bay to six and taking command of the Anchor Lines unload raw product. Erie-based S.S. Japan at twenty-eight. Recog- Most of the ships that stopped in Erie to nizing the inevitable transition from commer- supply the region’s growing petroleum demands cial sailing ships to steam-powered vessels, were ordinary looking. Some were specially McDougal argued that it would be important designed tanker ships with profiles that were to develop a style of steamship that would be only a bit different from typical bulk ships of the particularly adapted to Lake Erie. A unique mid 1900s. Others were older under-sized bulk These unique vessels got their nickname “Pig topsail schooner, suited to Lake Erie’s prevail- Boats” from the design of their bows. Oink! carriers that had been converted for the petro- ing southwesterly winds and square waves 6 had evolved earlier and McDougall was convinced that a special type of steamer should be similarly designed for the popular Buffalo to Detroit run. During the early years of Mc- Dougall’s career, Lake Erie was fast becoming the most important commercial waterway in the world and McDougall was convinced that a hull configuration suited to Lake Erie’s short period, square waves and cantankerous breaking seas would be an important engineering contribution. Between 1888 and 1900 McDougall perfected a hull design that looked much like a modern submarine. The bow was snout-nosed earning his hulls the nickname “pig boats”. The hull shape was rounded, creating the overall impression of a partially submerged whale with very little free- board. Even the top decks were rounded, designed by McDougall to allow waves to roll across the decks without resistance. There was little superstructure but in the era before self unloading equipment became commonplace, McDougall’s whaleback decks seemed little Designed by Captain Alenander McDougall, a born mechanic and designer, felt it was different from other bulk carriers. Sailors important to have steamship hulls shaped like topsail schooner hulls to handle Lake Erie’s who worked them, however, complained of treacherous waves. difficult footing on the pitched decks. Mc- Dougall argued that minor problems of foot- cible! By the time the Colgate was within sight miles per hour with gusts to 100 and the ship ing when sailors were working the lines and of Long Point the next morning, a trip that had was barely able to maintain a head-to-wind hatches near shore, paled in comparison taken almost three times longer than usual, position. Making no forward progress, the to the whaleback’s primary advantage. Ac- Grashaw knew that he was in for a struggle. James B Colgate became a sitting duck, cording to McDougall his whalebacks were Winds had increased to 50 miles per hour and steaming at maximum rpm’s with her bilge unsinkable! There was a much more important thirty-foot walls of breaking white water were pumps running all out. She was standing technical aspect of whalebacks, however. They slamming into the ship’s snout nose. almost still in the water while giant waves had the best ratio of cargo load to draft, allowing Captain Grashaw considered ducking pummeled her hull and deck. Grashaw had them to work docks that were otherwise not behind Long Point for shelter. Realizing how inadvertently taken his ship into one of most serviceable by commercial ships. difficult it would be to maneuver the whale- ferocious storms in Lake Erie history, a blow For almost thirty years McDougall’s whalebacks back in the shallows behind the point and that was destined to take four ships to the crashed and bashed their way through Lake how dangerous it would be to turn his beam bottom of the Lake. Erie waves taking on the biggest and strongest across the monstrous waves, however, he de- By 6:00 PM on Black Friday bits of the deck of November gales without incident. Crews cided to ride the storm out. Instead of heading began to wash away and the ship’s tiny complained that the ships were unmanageable behind Long Point, Grashaw continued to run superstructure had taken so many violent near the docks and difficult to maneuver. Sail- bow-to-wind, reasoning that the storm would blows from the waves that it was beginning ors on more conventional steamships laughed calm as evening fell. How wrong he was. By at the strange submarine shape when they the time the Colgate was nearing the base of (continued on page 14) encountered whalebacks, guffawing at the Long Point, winds had reached a steady 80 non-traditional hulls and their reputedly slow The Cascade docks are where a unique fleet of specialized petroleum carriers called speed through the water. But for years when a “Whalebacks” delivered their goods here in Erie. terrible storm blew up on the lake, whaleback sailors felt safe and secure. What better ship to be in during a gale than an unsinkable vessel that seemed half submarine and half sea crea- ture. Having proven themselves on Lake Erie, McDougall’s whalebacks spread to all of the other lakes, crossed the Atlantic and made a brief appearance on the West Coast. By 1900 there were more than forty pigboats plying the waters of the world. On Friday October 20, 1916, Lake Erie decided to teach Alexander McDougall a lesson in hull design. With winds howling at 30 knots, Captain Walter Grashaw of Cleveland, Ohio set sail from Buffalo on a course for Detroit just after midnight. Other ship captains shook their heads when Grashaw’s whaleback James B Colgate departed the Buffalo docks and began to plow into the ten foot waves that were running down the axis of the lake. But Grashaw wasn’t worried. His ship was invin- 7 On a speed scale of 1 to 10 - this vivacious Judy crossing the finish line after completing gal travels at Mach 10. I think I was lucky to her very first marathon race. talk with her over lunch, as she had to be comparatively still at that time! Judy is rink. The Erie Civic Ballet Company was also energetic, perceptive, and certainly full of graced with her presence for a three years laughter - a delightful combination to be with stint. Weather cold ? That’s ok with Judy, off at any time. she goes to the ski slopes as part of the Erie Unbeknown to most, Judy is the gal behind Ski Club with whom she made a few of their many of the photographs you see in the EYC famous European sojourms. Her two favorite “LOG”. She has worked and is working long sports that remain to this day are running and hours taking the photos at various functions cycling. Judy runs at least 30 miles each week and for various articles. and has competed in many running events. In But let us go back a moment and see what 1990, she was the Erie Runners Club “Runner makes up this interesting gal. of the Year”. Cycling, she says, she will do for- Judy was one of those that “hung around” ever. the EYC as a kid, at the teen dances and Volunteering her time - Judy worked with the jitterbug contests, Wednesday night Family Junior League, Erie Ski Club, and of course, Night Dinners, and of course as a participant our the “New Log”. in the Reyburn Sailing School program. In Job-wise - Judy continues to display her the 50’s, she was racing crew on her brother ceaseless energy. Jerry’s Thistle. She was also a Reyburn Before she was 20, she had worked with Sailing School “instructor” for a week while her family in various restaurant ventures. Her the regular instructor, Bruce Raimy, was on father had a drive-in restaurant at 26th and a family vacation. This is definitely interesting Peninsula (now Kmart). This was a rather since Judy does not swim a stroke! Once she innovative and avante garde “Phono Chef” took the sailing school’s fleet of Blue Jays to the her father developed in that they would take “new” lake, which we now call it the Presque orders through a speaker system. This was Isle Marina, to help scrub their bottoms to her father’s concept that was way ahead of remove built up algae. Her enthusiasm its time. She was a hostess and cashier at sometimes got her into a little trouble like the her dad’s “Antler’s Restaurant” located at 4th time she was riding on the handlebars of a and Sassafras on Saturdays and holidays. This bicycle and fell off onto limestones here at the restaurant featured a true gourmet buf- Club cutting short her sailing lessons for a few fet styled dinner only available on Saturday days. Slow down Judy! evenings, and Judy was in charge. As you might expect, Judy’s energy is Also during those years, she did periodic photo modeling for Trask’s and Halle’s. One channeled into many areas - including when he was knocked down and trampled of the highlights of her young modeling career dancing, skating, skiing, running, and over at the rollerskating rink. Whoops. Ouch! was being an Amsco model featuring their cycling. When she was 8, she roller skated That had to smart. Ice skating was another with brother Jerry - this ended at age 11 when one of her favorite pastimes both at the Club this skating partner broke his leg in 3 places near the Canoe House and on her backyard (continued on page 22)

EYC Bay Week Team and Coaches (l to r) Cutter Niemic, Mike Bloomstine, Phil Mashyna, Sam Wagner, Danny Bloomstine, Caitlyn Niemic, Coach Pat Bloomstine, Coach Chris Simon, Becky Bestoso and Peter Rickloff.

For those of you unfamiliar with Junior performance for their first time at Bay Week. sailboat racing in this region, I-LYA Jr. Bay At the end of the week awards banquet Sam Week is a national quarterfinal ladder event Wagner was also awarded the Ray Greene for the U.S. Junior single-, double-, and triple- trophy for male sportsmanship. This is a very handed championships. This year, the Erie prestigious award that is voted on by your fel- Yacht Club sent three double-handed Club 420 low competitors. When it came time for Dan- teams and two single-handed Laser teams to ny and Becky to receive their award, they got a bay week. The first two days of the regatta are standing ovation before their names could be known as the qualifying series, from which the top eight boats in each class are taken to race This is the Championship Fleet of the 420 in championship fleet. This year two 420 teams Class Division during Bay Week. from Erie made the cut for this fleet. They were: skipper Danny Bloomstine and crew on the Detroit River. The team got out on the Becky Bestoso, and skipper Mike Bloomstine water upon arrival Sunday afternoon to try to and crew Peter Rickloff. Danny and Becky get used to the 2-3 knot current of the river. showed their dominance in the qualifying Monday morning came and the decision was series with five points in six races while made to sail out to Lake St. Clair for the days throwing out a first. After the cut was made, racing. The winds were 15-20 knots with gusts Danny and Becky continued to blow away On the first day of racing at Bay Week this as high as 25 knots. They got off to a rocky the competition by winning 6 out of 9 races start was typical with 33 boats on the line. start taking 4th in the first race and 5th in the in Championship fleet to win the regatta. Mike second race. They picked it up after that and and Pete finished sixth in the fleet, a very read off. It was a very successful year for the closed out the day with a 1st and a 3rd. That promising finish for a team with two more Erie Yacht Club Race Team, but they weren’t still left them in third place when only the top years of eligibility. In the Commodore’s series, done yet. two qualify for the national double-handed skipper Caitlin Niemic and crew Sam Wagner By placing in the top three at Bay Week, finals. They were 3 points out of second and placed second, still putting them in tenth out Bloomstine and Bestoso earned a chance to five out of first. After discussing strategy for the of 33 teams. In the Laser Commodore’s se- compete at the Area E semifinals for the sec- next day, Becky simply said “We should just ries, Cutter Niemic and Phil Mashyna placed ond year in a row. This year they were held win every race tomorrow.” They followed that fourth and fifth respectively, a very good at Bayview Yacht Club in downtown Detroit This is the “Team Dinner” night held on Wednesday evening at the Bay.

The parent chaperones are never far away, here shown at table beside the team!

10 The EYC Teams were easy to spot out on the course in their white “pinnies”. strategy perfectly as they won the first race, now sailing on the Detroit River. Then a small storm blew through, forcing the competitors to shore. Danny and Becky were still in third place but now only two points out of second. Fortunately, that storm blew through and they went back out for another race, again following their strategy by winning the race. Then the

Danny Bloomtine and Becky Bestoso at the National Championship Finals located at the Corinthian Yacht Club in Texas. winds died down too much to continue racing with the strong current of the river. Racing was called for the regatta, leaving Danny and Becky “Ask these Captains... in first place for the regatta, one point ahead of 2nd and 3rd place. They were the Area E dou- about Sea Tech and join them today” ble-handed champions for the second year in a row. That earned them a place at the U.S. Ju- EYC Graduates of Sea Tech Marine Training nior double-handed championships for the F. • Captain John Ashby • Captain Chris Leclair Gregg Bemis Trophy at Texas Corinthian Yacht Club in Corpus Christi, Texas. The only other • Captain Fritz Curtze • Captain Seth Barner team from Erie to go to the Bemis finals twice • Captain Ed Schuler • Captain Jim McBrier was Dave Parker and Chris Barrett. • Captain Bob McGee • Captain Dave Blake • Captain John Schuler • Captain Tracy Buczak • Captain Dave Sechrist • Captain Rich Eisenberg This year the Perry Monument was not Erie, Pa Course Begins January 6th, 2007 available for the Bay Week photo so this picture was taken a few blocks away.

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11 My parents left Erie before I was born, but go. On November 19th, 2006 we will launch even though we grew up elsewhere, Erie has our own two-year expedition: The Voyage always been home to our family. Ever since of Aldebaran, a 43-foot Swan cutter. As the I can remember summertime meant Erie, Expedition Coordinator, my responsibilities and Erie meant sailing. Some of my earliest include being aboard when it departs from memories are aboard my Grandfather’s sloop, New York City. It’s a tough job, but somebody Caliente, or running around on the Yacht Club has to do it. lawn during the Fourth of July. The schools we serve are indeed the focus The EYC is a place of pilgrimage. Every year, of our efforts. However, circumnavigating the the first trip down the winding ravine was the globe by sailboat affords us the opportunity perfect way to prepare for the season. And to represent a number of constituencies. We that last turn before the bay opens up was are ambassadors of Reach The World and the always met with an impatient anticipation. United States – but as a product of the sailing Let’s go sailing already! community here in Erie, I am also extremely It’s no secret that the EYC set the stage for proud to be representing the EYC in far off my upcoming adventure. The friendly rela- ports all around the world. tionship between the Club and the Reyburn Our route is east to west through the ca- Sailing School made me feel welcome and nals. The first leg, potentially harrowing due excited to be a part of this fantastic sailing to winter storms, will take us from Bermuda community. When I was a junior sailor I down to the BVI’s. After a stint in the Carib- wanted to be a racer, when I was a racer I bean filled with unique and fascinating desti- wanted to be an instructor, and when I was nations, we will make our way to the San Blas Islands before passing through the Panama Aldebaran on passage with her previous Canal in early March. From the canal we will owners ... nice boat and very comfortable. travel to the Galapagos, followed by a month- long passage to the Marquesas. The lovely an instructor I wanted to be a member. Now, Pacific will see us safely to Fiji for repairs, fol- thanks to some hard work and a little bit of lowed by a trip to the coast of Australia and luck, I’ve been granted a membership - but the Great Barrier Reef. After navigating the with strings attached. Two years ago 6 sailors at Northwestern (continued on page 23) University, including myself, decided to do something extraordinary after graduation. Although differing greatly in our majors and interests, we all shared two passions: sailing and education. Seeking a way to combine the two, we started an educational non-profit that would use the stories of travelers – via the internet – to bring learning to life in under- funded public school classrooms. In 1998, a similar organization called Reach The World launched the first circumnavigation of their Nautor 43, using technology to share the voyage with 3-5th graders in New York City. They were looking to expand their program to other cities, and we were looking Our sloop Aldebaran on the hard where we to grow. So after merging our company with Two of the six proud owners just hanging found her in Annapolis. theirs, we became Reach The World – Chica- out and getting use to her deck layout.

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to disintegrate. At 7:00 PM the Colgate listed to starboard. And then the deck hatches failed. Walter Grashaw climbed out onto the deckhouse with a light to inspect the damage at 8:00 PM. As he strained to see the hatch covers, a monstrous breaking wave lifted him from the bridge deck that he was clinging to, rocketed him twenty feet up into the air and threw him overboard like a rag doll. Clutching pieces of flotsam as icy water We Do it Right... sucked the breath from his chest, Grashaw was suddenly gripped by a human hand. Two crew members who had abandoned ship the First Time. moments earlier saw Grashaw floating Wild Cards Sports Bar & Grill toward them and pulled him aboard their Contractor: J.H.Willow, Inc. tiny raft. Grashaw and his colleagues watched With over 30 years as a in horror as their nine-foot lifeboat was swept commercial, industrial and to the east while the Colgate continued to slip below the water. institutional painting contractor, For several desperate hours, Grashaw and his Beals McMahon has set the crew made vain attempts to steer their small Tom Ridge Welcome Center boat toward Long Point but the howling wind, standard as the industry leader. Contractor: Perry Construction Group. Inc. For example Electrostatic Painting Technology for office furniture and industrial equipment and it doesn’t stop there.

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14 huge breaking seas and horizontal sheets of sleet made it impossible for the men to do anything but hang on for their lives. At 4:00 AM a breaking wave threw the small lifeboat into the air and dumped its three semi- conscious passengers into the water. Grashaw was awakened by the blow, fumbled his way back to the boat and crawled aboard dragging one of the sailors with him. The other man was lost overboard. Two hours later the boat capsized a second time but this time it was only Captain Grashaw who had the strength to climb back over the gunnels where he collapsed into hypothermic sleep. At 6:30 PM the following day, in nearly calm seas, Captain Walter Grashaw was awakened It may have been the ghost of Alexander her fires finally went out and she slipped to the from a dreamless sleep by a shrill ship’s whistle. McDougall who enjoyed a last bit of irony. bottom. McDougall’s legacy lived on, as Struggling to pull himself up onto one elbow, After nearly sixty years of hunting for the wreck well. The old Scotsman passed away in 1946 he was amazed to see the car ferry Marquette of the James B. Colgate near Long Point, but not before he had build two hundred & Bessemer II bearing down upon him. Some divers finally located the old whaleback. ships, founded seven shipyards, patented how, he had cheated death. The unsinkable She was on the bottom of Lake Erie south- a (pre-taconite) iron ore compression whaleback, its cargo and crew of 26 were west of Wheatley, Ontario. Apparently the technology, and led a vigorous political gone, but Captain Grashaw had survived snub-nosed pigboat was nearly unsinkable campaign to make Michigan’s Upper to tell a story that spelled the end of the after all. Long after Captain Walter Grashaw Peninsula an independent U.S. state called whaleback era. They were ugly, slow, and the last of her crew had been washed Superior. unmanageable around the docks and away, the Colgate apparently continued to worst of all, sinkable. Captain Walter plow along just below the surface of Lake Erie, Grashaw never went to sea again. He somehow steaming another 60 miles before told friends that he was not about to tempt fate by risking another trip on Lake Erie. He was quoted in Cleveland newspapers as saying that the last ship that he would ever command had gone down off Serving the Erie Area Since 1945. Long Point. One by one, Alexander McDougall’s whaleback ships disappeared. Some were converted to barges, others were cut into scrap. One old whaleback, the Christopher Columbus, became a passenger liner for a brief period. The S.S. Meteor was converted to a petroleum delivery ship and worked for twenty-six years before she foundered in COMMERCIAL • INDUSTRIAL • INSTITUTIONAL Lake Michigan. Preservationists halted the CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN scrapping of the S.S. Meteor in 1971 by raising the money to have the last surviving whaleback towed to Superior, Wisconsin and made into a maritime museum. 814/825-3456 • Fax: 814/825-4043

15 Imagine going down to your boat some evening and finding one or two feet of water in your bilge. Or worse yet having someone call you from your marina and telling you that your boat has sunk. This actually happens more often than you would think. While in Port Dover last summer, the boat in the dock across from me sank during the late evening hours. The Coast Guard came along in the morning and pumped the water out. The boat was towed to the haul out and lifted from the water. It turns out that one of the bellows on the outdrive had rotted away. Unfortunately, although the boat was equipped with a bilge pump, it did not have an automatic switch, so the boat continued to fill with water. Those who keep track of these things will tell you that for every five boats that sink, four of them sink at the dock. Underwater fittings, including lower unit components account for 50% of the sinkings. Rain accounts for another 32%. The best way to protect your boat from sinking while at your dock is to have a good bilge pump that is connected to an automatic ity of the pump. They may be listed as capable are a major contributor, but the water may be switch. Many models are now available with of pumping 1,200 gallons per minute at zero coming in from stuffing boxes, if your boat is built in switches that will turn the pump on head, but after installation the actual capacity inboard powered, or you may have a leak in when the water reaches a certain level. will be much less. your galley’s water system. There are two other important consider- Some boaters install counters on their At least twice a season, you should inspect ations to keep in mind. You need a good, automatic bilge pumps so they can keep track any fittings above and below the waterline heavy-duty marine battery and the pump must of how often the pump cycles. This is a handy that could be letting water into your boat. It’s be of the correct size for your boat. Marine way to see if your pump is coming on while also a good idea that you have shut off valves, surveyors will tell you that too often the bilge you are not at your boat. or sea cocks installed on as many thru-hull pumps are too small for the boat they are in- Boats do occasionally sink on the open fittings as you can. stalled in. Don’t be fooled by the rated capac- water. In 30% of these cases it is from taking No boat is too small for an automatic water over the gunwales. Oddly, only 2% of bilge pump. They can even be installed in the boats that sink while underway do so Personal Watercraft. For those owners after striking a submerged object. A 2” hole of PWC who leave their craft in the water one foot below the waterline will admit 78 during the summer, it is probably a good idea gallons of water per minute. If the hole is to install a small automatic pump. three feet below the waterline, the flow will Although summer is now over, it is still a increase to 136 gallons per minute. That is a good time to make a mental note of what we great deal of water to remove and may quickly need to do in the spring to insure a safe and overwhelm the boat’s buoyancy. enjoyable summer next year. If you have an automatic bilge pump and notice that it cycles fairly often, you will want to find out the reason why. Thru-hull fittings

Bay,“ “the cascades of Broadback,” and the e waited in silence. We had heard “languishing call of Long Point”. Most of these theW sound a number of times before. All eyes adventurous souls were EYC members. This were skyward as we scanned the horizon for trip was to be a father-son event as it would a glimpse of the bird we so anxiously want- take them far from home over this June ed to see. Nothing appeared and a look of event (Father’s day). They were Rick Santos disappointment passed among us like the (EYC) and his son Jeff (EYC), along with Bill “wave” so often performed at sporting events Steinbrink (EYC) and his son Rob and then by the fans. there was one dad, Jack Gornall, who had the We had driven some seventeen hours, misfortune of a son who had to work at last basically due north, into upper Quebec notice but the good fortune of having to adopt province. Our present location was Matagami. me. So your author (EYC as well) would get to But our travels were not yet complete. More share this adventure to which I owe Jack’s son than an hour plane ride would be necessary a deep hearted thanks. before we would arrive at our final destination, The hum in the distant sky once again caused Lac Evans. This remote destination accessible eyes to turn skyward. This time a sense of joy only by float plane would be our home for the and elation passed among us as coming into next week. No cell phones, TV’s, VCR’s, DVD’s view was the flying Beaver. The Beaver was or other distractions would be found there. a rather antiquated but, I was told very dependable, sea plane made years ago by the Dehaviland Corporation. Immediately our sense of joy was destroyed when our outfitter informed us that two things were amiss. One, sion, all six men would fly the first trip with we were too heavy. Our supplies and the minimal gear and trust our remaining gear to combined weight of the six men were beyond the reputation of Mr. Dehaviland. regulation and some items must remain at Within minutes we were airborne. The base camp. As we had previously cut these noise was deafening to a point that items to a bare minimum, trepidation was communication was nearly impossible. So felt. We decided to leave much of our canned we sat back relaxed and enjoyed the beauti- liquids behind, as they were heaviest, knowing that if a hot week, weather wise, was ahead This is the Ville de Matagami, the gateway to of us, dehydration was a strong possibility. the James Bay Territory and Lac Evans. We could make do with spring water located on certain beaches along the shores of Lac Electricity (gas generator supplied) some- Evans. That is if they could be located and if times was available, but limited to basic use they were not polluted by the many actual of lights and refrigeration and a pump to beavers that made Lac Evans their home. supply water directly from the lake. Not terribly Problem number two: the plane could carry primitive by some standards but not “home” some of the men and some of the supplies, then either. The mosquitoes and black flies were in return hours later for the remaining men and such great abundance, that most times when supplies or take all the men and no supplies, you had to go outside, you were compelled return later for the supplies on a second flight. to do so in a cloak of Deet. Why did six men This seemed like a no brainer as our intent was travel so far to a place of limited ameni- to get to the lake and start our quest for the ties? Simply put, we were in search of the monsters, but, as I said this sea plane had seen MONSTERS of Lac Evans!! many, many flights. There was that chance that This was my first time, but several in our after delivering us, a mechanical problem group had made this adventure before. I was may occur and our supplies could be delayed one, two days maybe longer. We huddled for lured by exotic names like the “Holy ground This is one of my twenty plus monster Northerns that I caught on my remarkable secret lures called all of maybe two minutes to make the deci- of Truck stop”, “the beauty of Northeast “Chatter Bait”. It’s the one bait Northern’s just simply can not ignore.

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18 which would be home for the next week. We were greeted by Flo, our camp guide. He wisely had three boats ready as we quickly disembarked, said our goodbyes to the pilot and set out across the lake for “Truck Stop”. This I was told by my adoptive Dad, Jack Gor- nall, would be my first glimpse and experience with the monsters for which Lac Evans is so noted. The race was on as to who would get there first. Who would have the first sighting. Much to Jack’s and my disappointment we had chosen the wrong boat, it was the slowest of the three. Bill and his son Rob and Rick Fellow EYC member Rick Santos displays and his son Jeff were hundreds of meters one of his truely monsterous beauties while ahead and we were losing ground with every fishing the cold placid waters of Lac Evans. minute. Good fortune turned to us as the lead- ing two boats took the wrong turn and we, was boated. I had never caught a Northern of after all, would arrive first. Jack was piloting this quality and was quite elated. High five’s our craft and he slowed before entering the and hoorays from the other boats made it bay and informed me that I was entering such impossible for me to vote to quit fishing for hallowed ground that I should, as he was, be the day. But alas it would soon be dark and ful scenery of Northern Quebec. It is amazing feeling a sense of awe and reverence. By this finding our way to camp in the dark would be the number of small lakes that we passed on time the other two boats had discovered their difficult and or dangerous. We knew that we our way, so numerous all we saw would be error and we could hear their engines roar- would have many days ahead and many more difficult to count. After an hour and fifteen ing closer. So quickly, Jack and I prepared fish of this quality or better. So Crow Bay here minutes our destination came into view. We our Barnies and my Chatter bait to lure these we come and how good it felt as we came came to a smooth effortless landing and tied monsters. By now with the attached pictures within sight of camp and saw our gear on the up to the quay at Crow Bay, a small encampment the reader has figured out the monsters we dock. were seeking are the rather large northern pike The entire week was spent battling these that are so numerous in many of the remote giants and mother nature. She is often and lakes of Northern Canada. Truck Stop would as we saw with Katrina a humbling factor in turn out to be a disappointment. No monsters life. Northeast Bay is a minimum of one and were located there on this or any other of the a half hour boat trip from camp. Our search frequent times we stopped there to fish. It had would take us there many times as that is been great in the past but we would have to where we found the largest of the Pike. Travel wait until another year and hope that the big to that area was usually not a problem, but ones would once again return there. getting home was quite another experi- We left Truck Stop to try another area further ence. We would have a series of cold fronts south toward Long Point and several small fish come and go throughout the week and with were caught. Finally, on a Chatter bait, I was it the accompanying rain. Our entire week able to hook a 22 pound northern pike. I said was spent donning rain gear, then taking hook, for the next ten minutes that fish did it off, riding quite high waves and fighting whatever he wanted to do, swim away, swim gusting winds. Those fifteen foot Lunds are sea closer, jump out of the water or lay on the worthy crafts, without question. But mother bottom. Fishing with light tackle you are virtu- nature would not stop us from venturing forth ally at the mercy of the fish, hoping that it does again and again. When Dad could experience not go nuts and break off. Obviously knowing a son land a 32 pound monster as Rick did that this was a 22 pound monster tells you This is one of my twenty plus monster Northerns that I caught on my remarkable secret lures called the fish, with Jacks help and the Bogagrip, “Chatter Bait”. It’s the one bait Northern’s just simply can not ignore. (continued on page 38)

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19 h, for the good old days. Those over 4,000 species scurrying about on this Commander in Chief, Fearless Leader. Yep, I wonderfulO strolls down memory lane. Those planet today. We should pay brother rat his can see it’s all coming back to you now! memorable sojourns back in history to a due for all his important contributions to sci- There are also millions of people, some of gentler time. A time when lovely ladies in ankle ence and medicine in the curing of many dis- which are probably living on my block, that ab- length dresses would be escorted across mud eases. Then of course rats also are responsible solutely adore their “pet” hamsters and gerbils puddles by gallant gentleman placing their for creating pestilence, pandemic and deadly and pocket mice. They are all rodents too just coats upon the puddles in a cavalier gesture of disease, remember the “Black Death” or bu- like rats. And, there are actually folks out there a more chivalrous time. bonic plague. that keep for pets the largest rodents alive on Well, I may be old in some eyes but I don’t Then again we must be fully cognisant that the planet today called “capybaras”. Capyba- go back quite that far. However, I do possess the billions of rodents that occupy space upon ras weigh in at as much as a hundred and ten knowledge of the great rat infestation of the this earth that also create great enjoyment, en- pounds and are two feet tall at the shoulders. Erie Yacht Club that ran rodent rampant in the tertainment and companionship! Remember And that’s nothing! Back in prehistoric times nineteen sixties and seventies ... so let’s talk there were millions of kids, of which I was one, there were rodents as tall as a horse, as big about that. that loved Rocket “Rocky” J. Squirrel (squirrels as a buffalo and as strong as an ox. At 1,500 Away back then, and I’d put money on it, we are rodents too you know just like rats) who pounds, this super “guinea pig” (that’s right, had more rats on our EYC property than boat- with his sidekick Bullwinkle J. Moose, both of guinea pigs are also members of the rodent ers’ names on our membership roster. But let’s Frostbite Falls, Minnesota, entertained us every family) had a huge long tail that they used not get carried away by the ugly thoughts of Saturday morning back in the fifties and six- for balancing on their hind legs. Yikes! This rats that are beginning to be conjured up in ties. They were my true cartoon dynamic duo rodent’s fossilized remains were discovered your mind at this very moment. who constantly thwarted the machinations of just a few years ago in Venezuela. I’m glad it Rats! We must not think unkindly of our those villainous Pottsylvania spies, Boris Bad- wasn’t found on my block! fellow earthly inhabitants of which there are nov and Natasha Fatale, as well as their Spy

20 effort, but you could not help but notice the bloated rat carcasses that ended up floating around the basin. So, I suppose that the rat poisoning stations must have worked to some degree. But I think that P/C Bob Way (he wasn’t yet a P/C) had the most effective rat extermination stratagem of all the rat extermination or anni- hilation schemes that were ever proposed or initiated during the great EYC “War on Rats”. As far as we were concerned anyway, that is Bullwinkle the Moose and Rocky the Squirrel There are over 4,000 members of the “draftable aged” young men of the Club, were a great team of crime fighters in the the rodent family and they come Bob Way’s cure for the Club’s rat infestation long standing cartoon series with Rocky also in all different sizes depending problem was “primo”. Well, maybe it was not being a member of the rodent family. on the species. the most effective plan for destroying large numbers of the little critters, but it certainly up the gauntlet and going off to fight this “War was one of the most popular modus operandi on Rats” in a gallant attempt to save our Club Okay, lets get back to our EYC rodents that ever instituted at the Club. “Beer.” That’s right, from the rat infestation that threatened the we will simply refer to as “rats” throughout the “Six Packs of beer.” This was probably one of very existence of our being. And of course hav- rest of this dissertation. the reasons that Bob Way became so popu- ing a beer at the same time was not bad duty Now, I’m not saying that we had been to- lar around the Yacht Club, which as a direct if you had to go off to war in the first place! tally overrun by rats on our property but back result, eventually got him elected to office. I This may have been a desperate attempt on in those days while driving out the west wall simply call this spark of incredible acumen our part to reap the rewards of victory and we on a hot summer night you could easily see and “out of the box“ creative thinking “Bob did score a few hits from time to time. Yet our how Hollywood could have saved a fortune in Way’s Great Beer Barter Bonanza”. Beer paid miniscule rate of success only kept us from rat B-roll production costs for their sci-fi movie as a prize, a reward, a bounty on the furry little dying of that most horrible of deaths, “thirst”. productions. There were so many rats scur- heads of our over populated rat community. While quenching our thirst may of kept us rying around the black top out there that you If you brought in brother rat, whether he was “happy” in the throws of the fight, I have to had to drive very slowly on most evenings be- dead or alive (dead was the preferable condi- admit that “highly successful” was not a rep- cause due to their incredible numbers it was tion) you would be rewarded, as the purveyor resentative term describing the facts in this nearly impossible for them to quickly get out of said dead rat, with a “free” six pack of beer. particular illustrated example. Although our of the way of your car or otherwise you’d hear We referred to this savvy strategy as an intrigu- part in this war could not be considered as the “splat..splat,splat.....splatsplatsplatsplatsplat- ing gift only to be found embedded in Bob winning element in the eventual victory, it cer- splat..splat...etc,etc,etc...you get the picture! Way’s pure unadulterated innovative genius. tainly was emotionally successful for all of its Also on the west wall, in the sailing class The greatest strength of this “Beer Barter Bo- brave young combatants. But it was certainly a area, the sailing school constructed a 10 foot nanza” program was that it convinced a bunch popular bust! OK ... a popular beer bust! long “sailing thingamajig mock-up of a sail- of us into accepting this most daunting of chal- boat”. They did so so they could instruct their lenges. Yes, we were brave young souls taking (continued on page 32) students on the fine art of sailing up close and personal and on dry land. Good idea. They Capybaras are one of the larger members of the rodent family weighting in at as much as also placed bleachers beside this sailing appa- 110 pounds and are as much as two feet tall at the shoulders. They are a favorite meal for ratus to accommodate their knowledge hun- Cougars, Jaguars and even Anaconda... oh yea, and some people also eat them as well. gry students. As it always happens, the joke that became prevalent around the Club at that time was that “the Club installed those bleachers for the members’ entertainment because ‘rat watching’ was a whole lot cheaper than providing live bands in the grill room on Friday nights”. The Club did institute various “kill the rats” initiatives and installed devices around the property to rid this furry four-legged big- toothed tempest from our summer fun para- dise because that “bleacher rat watching entertainment thing” never really caught on with the membership. Hey, what about poison? We tried that. There were these little flying saucer shaped rat extermination gizmos strategically placed around the real estate. They had these nice little entrances so that all our little entertainer friends could slip on in and gorge themselves to the brim on the most tastily prepared poison smorgasbord that any respectable rat could find available anywhere and the price was right ...”free” for my fine furry little fleet- ing friends. I don’t remember what the rodent body count, created through this macabre

21 Millcreek she owned and operated Judy loves photography and exhibits There Goes Judy Professional Recruiters Employment Agency. exceptional talent with award winning (continued from page 8)P The last full time employment was with the work as seen below. Erie School District as a business instructor, for 14 years at East High School and 6 years at Wilson Middle School from which she retired earlier this year. Now on to her most important employment, “Judy Emling’s Creative Cards”. She calls this “her business in a bucket”, and as I looked through the gorgeous photos in this “bucket”, actually a large plastic container, I could understand why. The bucket contains

various sized photographs of which most are in the form of “note cards” with many of them being award winners. Included in the award At age 6, Judy took the entertainment industry by storm as Mrs. Santa Claus with winners were the following: “Duck Pond”, co-stars John English as Santa and his young- “Night Lights” both taken from Presque Isle er brother Michael as the Christmas Angel ... showing the tower and surrounding area. what casting! There was also “Early Winter” and one of her top sellers “Sunset” which is an absolutely operating table line of products. Because of lovely photo of one of our remarkable sunset. her petite stature, she was their “short” model These are available through Judy and at select and was featured in an Amsco movie which galleries and boutiques in the area. was shot in Buffalo. That sounds like fun to me Early on as part of her family’s membership especially when you are a teenager as Judy and now as a member in her own right, she was at the time. has always been part of the EYC and lovin’ it. Employment also included the Erie And we definitely hope she will “hang out” County Court House, Mercyhurst College in with us taking photos for a long, long time to the Alumni and Admissions Offices, come - thanks Judy! Summer - Title I teacher at East High School, Investigator for Private Adoptions at the Erie County Court House, and worked in the Erie School District’s Night School Program. Also in the late 80’s, Judy administered the Pennsylvania State Civil Service exams. And An avid skier, Judy is shown here doing some all this was her part-time employment. modeling work for Peak ‘N Peak Ski Resort. Now on to full time employment. Judy worked as Alumni Director of Mercyhurst College (youngest in U.S., and one of only 6 women in U.S.). She also worked as a substitute teacher, in Erie, Girard and

The above is another award winning photo with the the photo below being a commissioned piece.

Judy helps brother Jerry rig his Thistle with Chuck Good for an EYC small boat race.

22 23 a very important destination; but not to worry! communicate directly with the crew as we Circumnavigating the World In two years we will be docking at your very brave the elements. Please send us your (continued from page 12)P own beloved, one and only, Erie Yacht Club. advice, ideas, concerns, and encouragement. My honorary membership will serve mainly to In addition, we have agreed to write a regular permit our group access to reciprocity agree- update exclusively for Erie Yacht Club mem- ments between yacht clubs, and to facilitate a bers. So keep your eyes peeled for notices on burgee exchange of grand proportions, but on the website. In the meantime, fair winds, and that day two years from now, I’m going to use please remember to wear sunscreen. it to buy a drink. I hope you will join me. We sincerely hope that all of you at the Aaron can be contacted at: EYC will follow the voyage in the coming [email protected]. weeks, months, and years. Through our partnership with the Club, you will be able to

The Reach The World - Chicago team. From left to right: Ashley Metz, Ryan Whisner and The crew leaps off a sand dune in a show of nephew, Brian Sabina, Jake Byl, the author Aaron Lasher and Eric Stuck. enthusiasium and solidarity for their upcoming great adventure. Torres Strait we will find ourselves following the islands up Indonesia to Singapore and eventually Thailand. A quick hop across the Indian Ocean to Sri Lanka and then Djibouti will see us to the dusty Red Sea where the wind is always right on the nose. Eleven days later a trip through the Suez Canal will put our trusty vessel in the Mediterranean where she will explore the islands of Greece and make her way to Italy before entering the Atlantic through the Strait of Gibraltar. Crossing the Atlantic and cruising up the east coast of the US will be the last move before entering the St. Lawrence on our way to Chicago. I left out

22 23 Still looking for the perfect location for your Company Christmas Party? It’s right under your nose of course. The Erie Yacht Club! We have the perfect location to host your Business Holiday Event, large or small, day or night! Why settle for second best, when you can enjoy your Christmas Festivities at the Beautiful Erie Yacht Club. Let us take care of the details including the decorat- ing and catering, while you relax with your friends, employees or your cus- tomers in the full regale of the Season. Whether you are interested in a formal dinner or a casual gathering with Hors D’oeuvres and Cocktails, we have all the options to fit your Holiday Party plans. Of course our venue is not limited strict- ly to Businesses. Are you a member of a particular club or organization? We welcome all groups to celebrate the Holidays with us. Although our weekend dates have filled quickly, we are still taking reservations for weekdays and Sunday afternoons and evenings. Please remember these dates are filling up fast, so call to make your reservation today! Give me a call at 453-4931 or contact me by email at: catering@erieyachtclub ... you’ll be glad you did!

24 The following regular members of the Erie Yacht Club have been nominated for the indicated office. The following slate of candidates is for consideration by the regular members at the Annual Meeting on November 17, 2006.

COMMODORE - ELECT ONE: John Murosky VICE COMMODORE - ELECT ONE: David Arthurs REAR COMMODORE - ELECT ONE: David Amatangelo FLEET CAPTAIN - ELECT ONE: Edward Schuler Thomas Trost BOARD OF DIRECTORS - ELECT TWO: Stephen Giewont Greg Gorney Matthew Niemic Jon Tushak NOMINATING COMMITTEE - ELECT THREE: P/C Robert Allshouse P/C Fritz Curtze Brian Hamilton Dwight Robertson To assist you in your evaluation of these candidates, each of the nominees was asked to prepare a statement for your consideration. These statements follow. Please plan to attend the Annual Meeting on Friday, November 17th at 7:30pm to vote for the candidates of your choice. The Officers and Board of Directors thank the following Board members who have completed their terms on the Board for their dedicated service to the Club: P/C RICHARD VICARY, EDWARD SCHULER and RICHARD NAGLE Also Nominating Committee members: Chairman P/C Jim Owen, P/C Chris Wolford, PETE KALIVODA FRED SICKERT, JR., PETER SITTER, AND P/C ANDY HANKS

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT The minutes of the 2005 Annual Meeting and the 2006 Financial Statement will be made available for members to pick up on November 6, 2006 in the Club’s front office. JOHN MUROSKY Fellow members and friends, It has been my pleasure to serve you this past season as Vice Commodore of the Erie Yacht Club. I thank you for the opportunity to be your Commodore this coming season if elected. I have been highly involved and active in all operations of the EYC. I have served on the Board of Directors for three years, followed by Rear Commodore, Vice Commodore and now this opportunity EDWARD SCHULER to represent all members as Commodore to the best of my ability. During my time representing you, I have been involved in many progressive projects including the grillroom renovation and most recently I have spent my entire life at the Erie Yacht Club doing everything that the Club has had to offer. You my duty as Chairperson for the Basin Reconstruction Oversight Committee. could say that I have had no choice since it all began with grandfather Ted and then my dad John so Many tough decisions had to be made and through the consultation of numerous members, many vol- I grew to both know and love the place. On my parents’ boat, in the Reyburn Sailing School, crewing unteers and EYC staff too many to mention in this article, I hope I have represented the majority of our in the racing fleet and in becoming a Junior Family Member at age 16 ... I’m a home grown, grown members to your satisfaction. I thank all of those members for your help and continued support. up Yacht Club kid. We are now in the middle of exciting times here at the EYC and I will do my best to fulfill the obliga- I operated the Fuel Dock from 1985 to 1989, served on the Gas House building committee and was tion that is in front of me. We have an enormous challenge ahead of us and I assure you that I will hold coordinator for Ground’s Committee volunteers who cleaned up and reclaimed the Club property my course to see these projects finished in a timely and budget conscious manner while meeting the outside our entrance gate as part of a Safety and Beautification Project in 1992. I have volunteered stringent requirements of our members. for the MS Regatta since its inception in 1984, and have always been active in the Frolic-On-the-Bay. I Thank you once again for the honor of running for Commodore of the Erie Yacht Club! volunteered for the Centennial Light House Deck Beautification Program, have been a participant in, or member of, every Club activity and committee that exists, from the current Basin Upgrading Project to ending my current three year term on the Board of Directors. I am President of Boats Inc. and regularly donate my company’s services and equipment to the DAVE ARTHURS Club. I am also a member of the United States Power Squadron and hold a United States Coast Guard Master’s Captains License. It has been an exciting year for the House at the EYC and I want to thank the membership for the I guess you could say that I have spent my entire life not only at the EYC but also in the service of the opportunity to serve during this time. EYC . Therefore, running for Fleet Captain is only a natural progression in my desire to serve the Erie Our new Chef Jim Polatas began his position in February and has worked diligently to introduce Yacht Club. I ask for your support now and in the future should you elect me. new items, as seen in the new summer menu, and improve the quality of old favorites. Feature nights Thank you for your consideration. such as Steak Night and Italian Night have introduced great food at family prices which, based on your support, will continue. We are also looking for your input through the new membership survey to help guide next year’s House Committee and EYC staff to introduce menus and events that you request. With your support I now look forward to the challenges of the Dock Committee. It will be a year of great change as we see the first new docks appear in the basin. Changes in dock assignments are inevitable as these new docks appear and we continue construction. As Vice Commodore I pledge to THOMAS TROST work closely with the Basin Reconstruction Committee and Board of Directors to keep this project on time and under budget. We will do everything possible to minimize the impact to our members but I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself as your candidate for Fleet Captain. It is ask for your continued patience. Our membership cooperation and support has enabled this project to an honor and a privilege to be considered for this important position at the finest yacht club on the continue ahead of schedule and under budget thus far. Great Lakes. I thank you for all the support I have received in the past year and look forward to your support next I have been a regular member of the Erie Yacht Club since 1987. I have 34 years of continuous year as we continue our improvements to keep this Club one of the best on the Great Lakes! service at the General Electric Company. My wife Fay and I have been married 32 years, and have owned both power and sailboats. We presently own the sailboat Keya. I am deeply involved with the EYC racing fleet, having held the position of Assistant Fleet Chairman and Fleet Chairman, each for 2 years, along with various committee positions. Currently I hold the position of Social Chairman. I have served on the EYC Nominating and Grounds Committees. We are active in the EYC Bowling League and I have served as their President. Fay & I also participate in the annual MS Regatta as well as volunteering in many other activities and fund raising events, including most recently, The DAVID AMATANGELO Saint Vincent Foundation’s Pirates of Presque Isle. The Erie Yacht Club is, among other things, a family oriented club, which helps to develop char- It has been a privilege to serve you as Fleet Captain. To say that this has been a learning experience acter and enforce good family values in our young people. We are proud that our daughter, Melissa would be an understatement. was able to participate and excel at the Reyburn Sailing School. She has taken her skills learned This past year with the help of Bill Vogel, the Grounds Committee has worked closely with the Basin at EYC to the far ends of the country, teaching other young people and sharing her passion for the Committee, and with the leadership of V/C John Murosky the initial construction, paving and landscap- EYC sailing traditions. If elected, I will ensure those traditions and values are maintained during the ing on "O" dock has gone very well. The volunteers of the Grounds Committee will also be assisting in coming years. the assembly of the floating docks that have begun to arrive at the club. We have seen the acquisition I have the leadership skills, maturity, time and desire to serve in your best interest as your Fleet of a new Case backhoe and the approval for an additional gas well to offset our ever -rising utility costs. Captain, and ask for your support and vote in the upcoming election. Repairs have been done to Ravine Dr., but not the full repaving. We also have plans that should be realized by next year for revamping the fencing around the Gate House. This will enhance the beautiful bay-shore view as you come down Ravine Dr. I appreciate the support I have been given by the Bridge, Board and membership and I ask for your continued support as Rear Commodore in this upcoming year. Thank you for the opportunity to serve. Don’t Forget to Cast your Vote On Friday, November 17th at 7:30 PM

26 JOHN MUROSKY Fellow members and friends, It has been my pleasure to serve you this past season as Vice Commodore of the Erie Yacht Club. I thank you for the opportunity to be your Commodore this coming season if elected. I have been highly involved and active in all operations of the EYC. I have served on the Board of Directors for three years, followed by Rear Commodore, Vice Commodore and now this opportunity EDWARD SCHULER to represent all members as Commodore to the best of my ability. During my time representing you, I have been involved in many progressive projects including the grillroom renovation and most recently I have spent my entire life at the Erie Yacht Club doing everything that the Club has had to offer. You my duty as Chairperson for the Basin Reconstruction Oversight Committee. could say that I have had no choice since it all began with grandfather Ted and then my dad John so Many tough decisions had to be made and through the consultation of numerous members, many vol- I grew to both know and love the place. On my parents’ boat, in the Reyburn Sailing School, crewing unteers and EYC staff too many to mention in this article, I hope I have represented the majority of our in the racing fleet and in becoming a Junior Family Member at age 16 ... I’m a home grown, grown members to your satisfaction. I thank all of those members for your help and continued support. up Yacht Club kid. We are now in the middle of exciting times here at the EYC and I will do my best to fulfill the obliga- I operated the Fuel Dock from 1985 to 1989, served on the Gas House building committee and was tion that is in front of me. We have an enormous challenge ahead of us and I assure you that I will hold coordinator for Ground’s Committee volunteers who cleaned up and reclaimed the Club property my course to see these projects finished in a timely and budget conscious manner while meeting the outside our entrance gate as part of a Safety and Beautification Project in 1992. I have volunteered stringent requirements of our members. for the MS Regatta since its inception in 1984, and have always been active in the Frolic-On-the-Bay. I Thank you once again for the honor of running for Commodore of the Erie Yacht Club! volunteered for the Centennial Light House Deck Beautification Program, have been a participant in, or member of, every Club activity and committee that exists, from the current Basin Upgrading Project to ending my current three year term on the Board of Directors. I am President of Boats Inc. and regularly donate my company’s services and equipment to the DAVE ARTHURS Club. I am also a member of the United States Power Squadron and hold a United States Coast Guard Master’s Captains License. It has been an exciting year for the House at the EYC and I want to thank the membership for the I guess you could say that I have spent my entire life not only at the EYC but also in the service of the opportunity to serve during this time. EYC . Therefore, running for Fleet Captain is only a natural progression in my desire to serve the Erie Our new Chef Jim Polatas began his position in February and has worked diligently to introduce Yacht Club. I ask for your support now and in the future should you elect me. new items, as seen in the new summer menu, and improve the quality of old favorites. Feature nights Thank you for your consideration. such as Steak Night and Italian Night have introduced great food at family prices which, based on your support, will continue. We are also looking for your input through the new membership survey to help guide next year’s House Committee and EYC staff to introduce menus and events that you request. With your support I now look forward to the challenges of the Dock Committee. It will be a year of great change as we see the first new docks appear in the basin. Changes in dock assignments are inevitable as these new docks appear and we continue construction. As Vice Commodore I pledge to THOMAS TROST work closely with the Basin Reconstruction Committee and Board of Directors to keep this project on time and under budget. We will do everything possible to minimize the impact to our members but I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself as your candidate for Fleet Captain. It is ask for your continued patience. Our membership cooperation and support has enabled this project to an honor and a privilege to be considered for this important position at the finest yacht club on the continue ahead of schedule and under budget thus far. Great Lakes. I thank you for all the support I have received in the past year and look forward to your support next I have been a regular member of the Erie Yacht Club since 1987. I have 34 years of continuous year as we continue our improvements to keep this Club one of the best on the Great Lakes! service at the General Electric Company. My wife Fay and I have been married 32 years, and have owned both power and sailboats. We presently own the sailboat Keya. I am deeply involved with the EYC racing fleet, having held the position of Assistant Fleet Chairman and Fleet Chairman, each for 2 years, along with various committee positions. Currently I hold the position of Social Chairman. I have served on the EYC Nominating and Grounds Committees. We are active in the EYC Bowling League and I have served as their President. Fay & I also participate in the annual MS Regatta as well as volunteering in many other activities and fund raising events, including most recently, The DAVID AMATANGELO Saint Vincent Foundation’s Pirates of Presque Isle. The Erie Yacht Club is, among other things, a family oriented club, which helps to develop char- It has been a privilege to serve you as Fleet Captain. To say that this has been a learning experience acter and enforce good family values in our young people. We are proud that our daughter, Melissa would be an understatement. was able to participate and excel at the Reyburn Sailing School. She has taken her skills learned This past year with the help of Bill Vogel, the Grounds Committee has worked closely with the Basin at EYC to the far ends of the country, teaching other young people and sharing her passion for the Committee, and with the leadership of V/C John Murosky the initial construction, paving and landscap- EYC sailing traditions. If elected, I will ensure those traditions and values are maintained during the ing on "O" dock has gone very well. The volunteers of the Grounds Committee will also be assisting in coming years. the assembly of the floating docks that have begun to arrive at the club. We have seen the acquisition I have the leadership skills, maturity, time and desire to serve in your best interest as your Fleet of a new Case backhoe and the approval for an additional gas well to offset our ever -rising utility costs. Captain, and ask for your support and vote in the upcoming election. Repairs have been done to Ravine Dr., but not the full repaving. We also have plans that should be realized by next year for revamping the fencing around the Gate House. This will enhance the beautiful bay-shore view as you come down Ravine Dr. I appreciate the support I have been given by the Bridge, Board and membership and I ask for your continued support as Rear Commodore in this upcoming year. Thank you for the opportunity to serve. Don’t Forget to Cast your Vote On Friday, November 17th at 7:30 PM

27 GREG GORNEY STEPHEN GIEWONT Fellow EYC Members: Dear Fellow Club Members: I would like to thank the nominating committee for considering I am pleased to be considered for a position on the Board of me for a position on the Board of Directors. Directors for the Erie Yacht Club. My work experience started with summers as a gofer on con- My entire career has been in the field of electricity. After gradu- struction sites for my father’s electrical construction business, ating from a four year electrical apprenticeship I have worked in through a stint with the city’s water and sewer departments, to various capacities. I worked on many small and large construc- 26 years in the quality department at BASF Chemical as a techni- tion sites, installed traffic signals, and have spent two years work- cian, lab supervisor, quality engineer, and quality coordinator. ing a nuclear power plant. After working in the field for a number I have been a member of the EYC for many years following my of years, I went to work for the City of Erie as the manager of the parents joining the Yacht Club in the late ‘60s. Through sailing electricians in the water department, until I took the position as I have had the opportunity to travel to many sailing venues and the electrical inspector. yacht clubs all over the country and have come to appreciate the I grew up in the County of Erie and did not have the opportu- gem that we have here. nity to experience the pleasure of boating until I was a young Since those days in the ‘60s, my family and I have participated in adult. I then began racing hobbie cats, learned to wind surf and numerous club activities, from sailing to social events, the Safe- purchased a small motorboat and enjoyed water skiing for many ty Committee, and most recently bowling. My wife M’Lynn and years. When I decided I wanted to learn to race large sailboats, daughter Molly regularly sail and race on our boat Serendipity. I attended an open house at the Erie Yacht Club hosted by the Through the years, I have come to appreciate the tremendous racing fleet. My wife, Debbie, and I crewed on various boats for amount of effort and great number of volunteers that are required several years. Through that experience we met many of the fine to support the professional staff we have to create the outstand- people who belonged to the Erie Yacht Club. We thought we ing club we now have. I feel this position on the Board will be a would like to be part of this boating community and I joined the great opportunity for me to continue to contribute to the growth Club in the year 2000. I have been an active member since that and well being of the club. time, and Debbie and I enjoy the many activities that the Club I have no personal agenda to push, and will work to maintain offers. the fiscal responsibility the board and officers have shown over Since joining the Yacht Club, I have seen numerous improve- the years yet keep the club continually growing and improving to ments at the Club and know that other large projects are planned. meet the challenges we face from the other clubs and interests I ask for your vote and if elected to the Board I will work for the that pull our members away. Thanks for your consideration. continued growth of one of the finest yacht clubs on the Great Lakes. Support

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28 MATTHEW MIEMIC JON TUSHAK

There is no location on Lake Erie better suited for yachting I thank the nominating committee for inviting me to run for the than the beautiful Presque Isle Bay, and the Erie Yacht Club is the position of Director. premier yacht club in this region. Our club consists of members The following qualifications will help me perform the duties of with diverse backgrounds who have one common interest--boat- the position. I have earned the degrees of Bachelor of Science in ing. Boats and yachting should be the focus of our club’s events Civil Engineering from the University of Pittsburgh and Master of as it brings together those who love to spend time on the water. Business Administration from Penn State- Erie. I am a registered This commitment to boating and the fellowship of the sea is the Professional Engineer in Pennsylvania and a member of the backbone of the club. American Society of Civil Engineers. The City of Erie employs As a committed member of our club, I have actively par- me as the City Engineer. Among many duties, I am responsible ticipated in the design and construction of the guard house, and for the design and construction management of a wide variety have volunteered with the Reyburn Junior Sailing Program, the of municipal public works projects within the constraints of a EYC Sailing Fleet, the Nominating Committee, and the Grounds carefully planned budget. Committee. Because I have remained involved, I am well aware I have been a member of the EYC since 1991. I have served of the importance of our club’s mission. If elected to the Board on the Long Range Planning Committee since 2001 and have of Directors, I will continue the traditions set forth by the club’s chaired the committee for the past two years. I have served founding members to help promote, encourage, and develop on the Front Wall Engineering and Construction Committee. I activities associated with boating. have served on the Basin Study Committee, chair the Bulkhead As a long time member, my wife, Bridget, and our three chil- Sub-committee and currently co-chair the Basin Construction dren have enjoyed our fellow members, the club’s social func- Committee. tions, and our great facility. Most importantly, we enjoy sailing My family and I are active in the EYC Racing Fleet sailing a J/30 our Catalina 30’ recreationally as well as competitively. The named Loggerhead. I have served on the Racing Fleet Protest Reyburn Junior Sailing program has provided wonderful oppor- Committee for three years, chairing the committee this year. tunities for two of our children to become accomplished sailors. My goal in my job and in my committee work has been to My commitment to boating is evident as I am a licensed United make the most of what is available by using financial, material, States Coast Guard Master Captain. human and technology resources as wisely as possible to get The Erie Yacht Club is one of the finest clubs on the Great the best overall value, quality and performance in every project. Lakes. If given the opportunity to become a Board member, I I believe that my work history demonstrates that I consistently will focus on improving the yachting and boating activities at our meet my goal. club. Together, we can successfully “navigate” our club in this The condition of the EYC is very important to me. May I please direction. Thank you for your consideration, and I look forward have your support in the upcoming election to work toward the to your support. continuing success of the Erie Yacht Club? Thank you.

29 BRIAN P/C FRITZ HAMILTON CURTZE It is an honor and a privi- Greetings, fellow Erie Yacht lege to be a candidate for Club members: the Nominating Committee of It is my special privilege to the Erie Yacht Club. I under- have been approached to run stand the importance of this for a position on the Nominat- committee’s role in choosing ing Committee. Not only is it candidates that will facilitate an honor to have been asked, I the continued success of the feel this committee is by far the club and its membership. If single most important commit- elected, I will strive to identify tee in our club. potential leaders that repre- An avid club member myself, sent the best qualities that our I have both board and bridge club has to offer. experience, and can usually be seen somewhere on the grounds I have been a member of the club for 19 years. Boating has always practically every day. been a passion in my life. I participated in junior sailing for many I’m encouraged by the direction the club is heading, and don’t years and continue to sail today with my family on Powder Hound. want to lose sight of the club’s purpose as stated in our constitution. You may have even heard my laugh across the bay during Wednes- I especially like the hometown flavor and friendliness that our club is day races! My wife, son and I enjoy every aspect of the EYC, one of known for by all ranks of society - both on land and on the water. the finest clubs on the Great Lakes. Incidentally, I am still the longest-haired Commodore on the “Wall I ask for your consideration at the annual meeting. of Fame” in the hallway. This alone should ‘lock’ my position. Looking forward to your vote at the Annual Meeting and thank you in advance for your concideration.

P/C ROBERT DWIGHT ALLSHOUSE ROBERTSON

I am honored to have been Fellow members, asked to run for the Nominat- I wish to serve the mem- ing Committee. I have been bership as a member of the an EYC member since 1977 Nominating Committee. I’m and enjoy sailing my Freedom 37 years old and have grown 36, Royalties, out of A Dock with the yacht club since I when I am not crewing on have been ten years old. Dave Blake’s Beach Buoys. I I became a Junior Family have had the additional re- Member in 1991 and a Regular ward of seeing my family grow Member in 1994. I have par- up here as they went through ticipated in the Reyburn Sailing the Junior Sailing Program. School as a student, an instruc- I am a previous member of the Nominating Committee, and served tor, as a committee member and currently serve as the Committee’s on the Bridge and the Board. I chaired the Grounds Committee, the Chairperson. I’ve had the benefit of being a slip holder since 2000. House Committee, the Dock Committee, the Thompson Memorial My first slip was for my powerboat and currently I have a 30’ Catalina Sandpifer. Along with my wife and children, we participate in the Trophy Committee and the Entertainment Committee. I served as majority of club functions including social events, racing sailboats, project manager for the rebuilding of D-E Docks and the burial of charity events, and the children programs that occur throughout all overhead lines. In all those positions, I was priviledged to serve the year. As a result of the above, I visit and support the club on a with a great number of EYC members who gave enthusiastically of regular basis. their time and talents. As Commodore, I inaugurated a program My education includes a Bachelor of Science Degree from with the Erie School District to bring disadvantaged youths into the Duquesne University where I received a partial scholarship for Men’s Junior Sailing Program, and chaired the meeting that kicked off the Swimming and won the Outstanding Senior Award. Professionally, Clubhouse Renovation/Expansion which was so capably supervised over the last 16 years, I have worked in the commercial real estate by P/C John Ashby. As the general editor of the Centennial History field and I am currently with Robertson Kitchens. of the Erie Yacht Club, I gained an appreciation for the heritage and I have the highest respect for my competitors in this election and traditions of the Club, and hope that my election to the Nominating consider them all my friends. If given the opportunity to serve you as Committee will allow those traditions to continue through the selec- a member of the Nominating Committee, I promise to execute the tion of progressive and competent Bridge and Board candidates. requirements of the office in a professional manner while respecting the 110 year history of the Club’s traditions that have preceded me.

30 Recycle for a BRIAN P/C FRITZ Waller’s HAMILTON CURTZE Beautiful Environment. It is an honor and a privi- Greetings, fellow Erie Yacht lege to be a candidate for Club members: Wizdumb the Nominating Committee of It is my special privilege to the Erie Yacht Club. I under- have been approached to run “Principles of Life” stand the importance of this for a position on the Nominat- Recyclers of commercial committee’s role in choosing ing Committee. Not only is it residential and industrial metals. by P/C Dick Waller candidates that will facilitate an honor to have been asked, I residential and industrial metals. the continued success of the feel this committee is by far the (Container Service Available) club and its membership. If single most important commit- 1. Do not walk behind me for I may not elected, I will strive to identify tee in our club. lead. Do not walk ahead of me for I may potential leaders that repre- An avid club member myself, not follow. Do not walk beside me either. sent the best qualities that our I have both board and bridge Just pretty much leave me the hell alone. club has to offer. experience, and can usually be seen somewhere on the grounds I have been a member of the club for 19 years. Boating has always practically every day. 2. The journey of a thousand miles begins been a passion in my life. I participated in junior sailing for many I’m encouraged by the direction the club is heading, and don’t with a broken fan belt and a leaky tire. years and continue to sail today with my family on Powder Hound. want to lose sight of the club’s purpose as stated in our constitution. You may have even heard my laugh across the bay during Wednes- I especially like the hometown flavor and friendliness that our club is 3. It’s always darkest before dawn. So day races! My wife, son and I enjoy every aspect of the EYC, one of known for by all ranks of society - both on land and on the water. if you’re going to steal your neighbor’s the finest clubs on the Great Lakes. Incidentally, I am still the longest-haired Commodore on the “Wall newspaper, that’s the time to do it. I ask for your consideration at the annual meeting. of Fame” in the hallway. This alone should ‘lock’ my position. Looking forward to your vote at the Annual Meeting and thank you 4. Always remember that you’re unique. Just like everyone else. in advance for your concideration. 1602 Sellinger Ave • Erie PA 16505 814/838-7628 • www.lincolnmetal.com 5. Never test the depth of the water with both feet.

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P/C ROBERT DWIGHT 7. Before you criticize someone, you should ALLSHOUSE ROBERTSON first walk a mile in their shoes - That way, when you criticize them, you’re a mile I am honored to have been Fellow members, away and you have their shoes. asked to run for the Nominat- I wish to serve the mem- ing Committee. I have been bership as a member of the 8. If at first you don’t succeed, skydiving is an EYC member since 1977 Nominating Committee. I’m not for you. and enjoy sailing my Freedom 37 years old and have grown 36, Royalties, out of A Dock with the yacht club since I 9. If you lend someone $20 and never see when I am not crewing on have been ten years old. that person again, it was probably worth it. Dave Blake’s Beach Buoys. I I became a Junior Family have had the additional re- Member in 1991 and a Regular 10. Some days you’re the bug --- Some days ward of seeing my family grow Member in 1994. I have par- you’re the windshield. up here as they went through ticipated in the Reyburn Sailing the Junior Sailing Program. School as a student, an instruc- 11. Everyone seems normal until you get to tor, as a committee member and currently serve as the Committee’s I am a previous member of the Nominating Committee, and served know them. on the Bridge and the Board. I chaired the Grounds Committee, the Chairperson. I’ve had the benefit of being a slip holder since 2000. My first slip was for my powerboat and currently I have a 30’ Catalina House Committee, the Dock Committee, the Thompson Memorial 12. The quickest way to double your Sandpifer. Along with my wife and children, we participate in the Trophy Committee and the Entertainment Committee. I served as money is to fold it in half and put it back in majority of club functions including social events, racing sailboats, project manager for the rebuilding of D-E Docks and the burial of your pocket. charity events, and the children programs that occur throughout all overhead lines. In all those positions, I was priviledged to serve the year. As a result of the above, I visit and support the club on a with a great number of EYC members who gave enthusiastically of 13. There are two theories about arguing regular basis. their time and talents. As Commodore, I inaugurated a program My education includes a Bachelor of Science Degree from with women - Neither one works. with the Erie School District to bring disadvantaged youths into the Duquesne University where I received a partial scholarship for Men’s Junior Sailing Program, and chaired the meeting that kicked off the Swimming and won the Outstanding Senior Award. Professionally, 14. Experience is a stern teacher - First it Clubhouse Renovation/Expansion which was so capably supervised over the last 16 years, I have worked in the commercial real estate gives you the test, then it teaches you the by P/C John Ashby. As the general editor of the Centennial History field and I am currently with Robertson Kitchens. lesson. of the Erie Yacht Club, I gained an appreciation for the heritage and I have the highest respect for my competitors in this election and traditions of the Club, and hope that my election to the Nominating consider them all my friends. If given the opportunity to serve you as 15. Never, under any circumstances, take Committee will allow those traditions to continue through the selec- a member of the Nominating Committee, I promise to execute the a sleeping pill and a laxative on the same tion of progressive and competent Bridge and Board candidates. requirements of the office in a professional manner while respecting night. the 110 year history of the Club’s traditions that have preceded me.

31 November Calendar of Club Events 1st Mid-Week Buffet 5:30 - 9:00pm

3rd Bingo 7:30 pm The largest rodents ever found on the planet were giant guinea pigs that roamed the South 5th Champagne Sunday Brunch American continent in pre-historic times. 11am - 2pm $11.95 Members Chili Cook-off Rats Then there was that old fencing sword with (See EYC Website/activities for a not so finely honed yet sharpened tip. Ugh! Details) (continued from page 21)P That last one was really “sick” but effective in 8th Mid-Week Buffet 5:30 - 9:00pm The hunting techniques undertaken for this up-close combat situations. It is truly amazing most important of missions, “killing a rat and what young men will do for a beer let alone a 10th Bingo 7:30 PM getting the beer”, were varied yet archaic, whole “six pack” of beer! 11th Wine Tasting Dinner crude and pretty much Neanderthalic in If there are any rats on our property these nature. Rocks. Fishing bow and arrow rigs. days, I am sure it’s only an occasional rat on 12th Champagne Sunday Brunch holiday, or just a rodent passing through or 11am - 2pm $11.95 maybe a few resident muskrats or a lowly NFL Football & Tailgate Buffet beaver out for a little bark breakfast. Yes 15th Mid-Week Buffet 5:30 - 9:00pm that’s right muskrats and beaver are also all part of the rodent or rat family as are chip- 17th Annual Meeting 7:30pm munks, marmots, woodchucks and ground (See EYC Website/activities for hogs (same animal), prairie dogs, gophers, Details) kangaroo rats, lemmings, voles, pocket Serving Dinner from 5 - 7pm mice, dormice, jerboa, porcupines, nutria (or coypu), adgouti, maras, chinchilla, bush rats, 18th EYC Racing Fleet Banquet with flying squirrels (that’s “Rocky”), pack rats, the Sam Hymann Band bandicoot rats, jumping mice, Mickey Mouse Club Closed for Food Service in (just kidding) and about 3,976 other members the pm of the rat family that I am way to tired to con- 19th Champagne Sunday Brunch tinue listing here and there is also a limit to 11am - 2pm $11.95 the number of words allowed in LOG articles NFL Football & Tailgate Buffet and because you really don’t give a damn either and because I am getting sick to death of 22nd Mid-Week Buffet 5:30 - 9:00pm writing about rats. Whose idea was this anyway! Oh well, what’s done is done. 23rd Club Closed - Happy Thanksgiving Just one more thing. “Bob Way, I hope you 26th Champagne Sunday Brunch can hear this from way up there on high. So 11am - 2pm $11.95 please listen up Commodore. You sir were NFL Football & Tailgate Buffet truly and most emphatically an undeniable genius, a sainted mentor and a fervent fun 29th Mid-Week Buffet 5:30 - 9:00pm loving inspiration to all the young men of your time. So, thank you and thank you again Notice: 2007 Slip Applications are due Commodore ... for being Bob Way.” back by November 1st Throughout South America many people have Capybaras for pets just as you have your pet cat or dog or python which make a tasty meal out of over sized rodents.

32 December Calendar of Club Events 3rd Champagne Sunday Brunch 11am - 2pm $11.95 NFL Football & Tailgate Buffet 6th Mid-Week Buffet 5:30 - 9:00pm 10th Champagne Sunday Brunch 11am - 2pm $11.95 NFL Football & Tailgate Buffet 13th Mid-Week Buffet 5:30 - 9:00pm 16th Members Christmas Party with The Spa Quartet 17th Champagne Sunday Brunch 11am - 2pm $11.95 NFL Football & Tailgate Buffet 19th Dinner with Santa 20th Mid-Week Buffet 5:30 - 9:00pm Winter is just around the corner and 23rd Breakfast with Santa now you will receive a 20% Winter 24th Christmas Eve Champagne Work discount on all new canvas work, Sunday Brunch interior and cockpit upholstery, general 11am - 2pm $11.95 repairs, resewing and re-waterproofing Club Closes at 3:00pm so you will be ready to go in spring. 25th Club Closed - Merry Christmas It’s a good deal and it makes good sense, so take advantage of our 27th Mid-Week Buffet 5:30 – 9:00pm Winter Work program 31st New Years Eve Party with by calling us today. Entertainment by Manhattan “Quality Since 1978” Visit our Web Site for all the latest in Club Activities www.erieyachtclub.org

33 nce again this year, the weekend of tradition began four years ago and has grown AugustO 4-7 was marked by a Canadian invasion steadily over that time. Many of the boaters are of the EYC. Dover Days in Erie has become a without transportation for the weekend and so summer highlight for those on both sides of the the sojourn up to the Stachelek’s house gives pond. This year, thirty Canadian boats along them all a chance to vacate the EYC grounds for with approximately 85 passengers, descended a few hours. Several EYC members volunteer to upon the EYC and other local marinas with shuttle the guests up the hill and back. flags flying and spirits high. The first Monday in Upon arriving, the Canadians were treated August is a civic holiday for Canadians, but they to some food, lots of drink, and for the first time often stretch the weekend to a four day mini- this year, live music by Ed and Kate of Uncharted mum, and more often than not, they choose to Course. The atmosphere was lively and fun. One spend it in Erie, especially since the EYC reinsti- highlight was when PDYC Commodore Steven tuted Dover Days as part of the official calendar (Scotty) Miller took to the microphone and sang of Club events over the summer. a “wee tune” with Kate and Ed. Conrad and The Club does its best to accommodate all Janet love hosting this reception for all of their of the boats and guests. Whatever is happen- Canadian friends and they have really enjoyed ing in and around the EYC that weekend, our making new friends from across the pond each Canadian brothers and sisters are welcome to and every year. The party culminated with join in and participate with us in all the fun. In the traditional group picture behind a massive addition to the regular Thursday night Happy Canadian flag, but the fun did not end there. Hour, live entertainment is usually booked for The entire group was then shuttled back down both Friday or Saturday night, and if the dates the hill to drink and dance into the wee hours align, there might even be one of the Lazy at the EYC. This year, they rocked to incredible Lighthouse Sunday events occurring during that music made available by the EYC Entertainment weekend. Committee for its Annual Luau Night. Saturday night between 6:00 and 9:00 p.m., Big thanks go out to Conrad and Janet and the however, is always reserved for our Canadian EYC for making this year’s Dover Days weekend visitors for the Annual Dover Days Welcome a huge success. cocktail party and reception at the home of EYC members Conrad and Janet Stachelek. This

34 pre·serve (pr-zûrv)v. pre·served, pre·serv·ing, pre·serves v. tr. 1.) To maintain in safety from injury, peril, or harm; protect. 2.) To keep in perfect or unaltered condition; maintain unchanged. 3.) To keep or maintain intact

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35 Our first 2 issues were 16 pages in length with the 3rd and 4th issues going to 20 pages. The 5th, 6th and 7th issues jumped up to 24 pages with the 8th issue being our only 28 page presentation to date. The next four issues, the 9th through 12th added another four pages, or 32 pages each. Then, due to a technical problem which had occurred in the 12th issue, our printer offered us an extra four pages in our 13th issue as a make good gesture so we ended up with a 36 page magazine for that edition. We reverted back to a 32 page presentation Since there has been some discussion about for the 14th, 15th and 16th issues with our last the types of articles that we have been utiliz- three editions, the 17th, 18th and 19th, again ing in the LOG to date, I have compiled some going back up to 36 pages. This the 20th issue, data which I thought may be of interest to that you are holding in your hands at this very you. I began working on this analysis eight or moment, is our first 40 page effort which cel- ten months ago which equates to sometime ebrates another milestone in the New LOG’s around the publishing of the January/February continuing evolution. 2006 issue. The criteria I used, at least at that How have we managed to grow the size of time, was very simple. I choose nine topics or the LOG from a 16 pages to a 40 page publi- categories to break down the types of LOG ar- cation? There are two very important factors ticles that had appeared in the magazine up that have made this growth possible. First is to that time. These categories changed every the continuing growth in the number of adver- time I sat down to work on compiling the data tisers who dawn the pages of your New LOG. for this analysis. The final seven categories If you “like” the New LOG, I would suggest include the Club, Boating, People/Members, that you best “love” the LOG’s advertisers for Historic, Travel, Safety/Educational and Misc./ they are essential reason for its very existence Filler which includes a variety of topics from and they afford us the ability to grow. Second- humor and poetry to fish gills and folk lore. ly, is the growing number of authors submit- Please remember the New LOG’s mission is ting articles. These authors include more and to offer our readers interesting and engaging more members, a growing number of local or- informational and entertaining material. We ganizations and as well as guest authors from try to provide articles in a number of venues all over the U.S. and Canada. These two indis- in an attempt to maintain a fresh, enticing and pensable forces are generating our growth and enjoyable read. The number and length, as future direction. As long as these two ingredi- well as the variety of topics, of these articles ents continue to expand in scope, I will see to are also important factors in the New LOG’s it that your New LOG grows accordingly, offer- overall mission. ing you a bigger and better magazine for our We have tried to offer diversity in our cover growing readership’s pleasure. stories, utilizing a wide array of stories which have included every one of our categories with the exception Misc/Filler ... for obvious reasons.

36 I feel a real sense of pride growing through- the future. So, if you do “like the New LOG”, out our membership due to the impact the it’s OK to keep telling us, but also spread the New LOG has created within the Club as well word UP the chain of command to the Board as its growing reputation from all quarters gen- and Bridge ... it certainly can not hurt. Then erated from outside our main audience as our again, if you “don’t like the New LOG” come readership approaches seven thousand. to the source, “tell me” ... healthy constructive The LOG committee and I have had literally criticism can be an important tool in the com- hundreds of you thank us and compliment us municative process and help keep the maga- on behalf of our efforts with the New LOG and zine growing and glowing in the eyes of our we sincerely appreciate hearing your compli- readers. ments and blessings. It has been suggested by Again, thank you all for helping make the many of you, and I fully concur, that this and New LOG all it can be for all of us. future boards should hear the same praises that you are bestowing upon us. This will help to insure the future of the New LOG far into

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Jack Gornall chummed the water with a stringer of Walleye, we had caught for lunch, to lure in and then nab this big honkin’ Monster of a fish. Wow ... and do they ever fight! Vincent. I got to see fathers and sons share a Interested in Monsters of Lac Evans special time. Jack’s son missed a truly neat (continued from page 19)P experience and my wish is that some time Joining the soon he will be able to make this trip with Jeff, or Bill see his son Rob land a 28 pound his Dad. goliath, it was worth the travails. There was Many hours are spent pondering the Erie Yacht Club? never a doubt that we would be at it again to- philosophical questions of life. We six had morrow and the day after that until all our time much time in our travels to think and muse. Prospective members are welcome was used up. We left Lac Evans with memories no doubt, to contact Conrad Stachelek, Member- I was told that the fishing was not as good as but never fully answered the question, “Truck ship Chairman, by addressing a letter to previous times, but this author caught many 20 Stop or Kowabunga”?? In conclusion the him requesting membership information pound plus Pike, enough that the memories fishing was great, we ate heartily, we laughed c/o Erie Yacht Club P.O. Box 648 Erie, PA will forever be with me. Rachel Naomi Remen, even more heartily and a great time was 16512 or if you wish, contact him through MD said “much of life can never be explained had by all. Thanks to Jack Gornall in his E-mail at: cstachelek@stachelek. but only witnessed”. I saw the beauty of considering me to be his adoptive son for one com. We have various classifications another precious place on earth. I got to week. Thanks to Rick and Jeff and Bill and of membership which Conrad will be renew a friendship of a high school classmate, Rob as well for making my trip grand. more than happy to discuss with all that I had not seen since 1966. Bill and I had those seeking membership information. been in the same graduating class of Strong The Erie Yacht Club enjoys a reputation throughout the Great Lakes as one of the Friend and fishing partner Jack Gornall looks on Rick Santos displays another of his oldest and finest yachting organizations remarkable Northern Pike trophies. These lakes are restricted to “catch and release rules”. in the entire country. We welcome your membership inquires.

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